RWTH Aachen University

Scholarship deadlines at RWTH Aachen vary for specific programs. The deadline for the Scholarship for Particularly Involved International Students is Mar 1, 2027. For the Deutschlandstipendium scholarship and Scholarship for Completing Studies,  students can apply in June 2027.

Yes, RWTH Aachen is generally tuition free for Indian students enrolled in regular degree courses. Indian students generally only pay a semester fee worth EUR 300-EUR 360 (INR 32.9 K to INR 39.4 K). 

The average cost of living for Indian students at RWTH Aachen ranges between EUR 900 and EUR 1,100 (INR 98.6 K and INR 1.2 Lakhs). 

Yes, several master's programs at RWTH Aachen University mandate a minimum 12 months of relevant work experience by enrollment, with at least 6 months needed at the time of applying.

Popular courses that require prior work experience are:

• MSc Management and Engineering in Production Systems
• MSc in Resilient Civil Engineering
• MSc Management and Engineering in Computer Aided Mechanical Engineering
• MSc in Textile Engineering

Yes, you can apply for a Master's programme at RWTH Aachen even before they complete their UG degree. The faculty reviews a student's academic background based on the documents (transcripts, module handbook, etc.) uploaded with the application.

You need to choose one MZB (Master's entrance qualification like degree, diploma, state exam) to use as the foundation of your application.

Other relevant documents can be uploaded under "Other Proof of Performance" section.

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Yes, you can apply for a Master's programme at RWTH Aachen even before they complete their UG degree. The faculty reviews a student's academic background based on the documents (transcripts, module handbook, etc.) uploaded with the application.

You need to choose one MZB (Master's entrance qualification like degree, diploma, state exam) to use as the foundation of your application.

Other relevant documents can be uploaded under "Other Proof of Performance" section.

Consult one of our expert Shiksha Study Abroad counsellors for FREE to know more.

RWTH Aachen University is one of the largest Technical University in Germany. It is also under top 5 Universities in Germany. The University offers 248 courses at both UG and PG level, all in different fields like Engineering, Business, Finance, Arts, Healthcare, Life Sciences and many more. There are two major intakes for PG Courses – Summer Semester and Winter Semester.

RWTH Aachen University is one of the largest Technical University in Germany. It has been ranked highly for decades. Indian students have also rated the University with 4.2 stars out of 5. As per THE (Times Higher Education), the University is ranked #35 for Engineering and #62 for PG Computer Science for the year 2026.

RWTH Aachen University offers 76 MS courses for Indian students for a time period of 18 months -2 years to be complete it. The tuition fee for MS Courses are INR 0 – 26.16 L. Master Courses which are widely opted for by Indians are-

·       Automotive Engineering (18 months)

·       Computer Sciences (2 years)

·       Data Science (2 years)

RWTH Aachen University offers 76 MS courses for Indian students for a time period of 18 months -2 years to be complete it. The tuition fee for MS Courses are INR 0 – 26.16 L. Master Courses which are widely opted for by Indians are-

·       Automotive Engineering (18 months)

·       Computer Sciences (2 years)

·       Data Science (2 years)

The acceptance rate of RWTH Aachen is very low, only 10% that means high competition, picky selection process. So, the students need to perform really well in their academics and also need to fulfill the entry requirements and the selection criteria.